DES MOINES, Iowa, July 2 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Iowa's Scholastic Clay Target Program Skeet Championships * More than 300 athletes from 40 Iowa teams participated in the 2026 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet and Five-Stand Championships, held June 25-27 at the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds, north of Cedar Falls. The events had nearly 600 entries from athletes competing in Doubles Skeet, American Skeet, and Five-Stand. The Underwood Youth Trap Club pla more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * AFMC's impact on our Nation's freedom * For 250 years, the U.S. has been defined by its pursuit of freedom. While our nation's founders secured liberty on the ground and at sea, the 20th century presented a new frontier critical to its preservation: the sky. This is the story of the Air Force Materiel Command and its predecessors, the architects of air power who have equipped the nation to defend its sovereignty and project more PR

ALFRED, New York, July 1 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University names Todd Harrison new dean of the College of Business * Alfred University announces the appointment of Todd Harrison as new dean of the College of Business. Harrison, whose appointment is effective today (Wednesday, July 1), takes over for the retiring Mark Lewis. Harrison comes to Alfred from Heidelberg University in Tiffin, OH, where he served as dean and Adams Family Endowed Chair of Heidelberg's School of Business from fall 2024  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautifu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating * The Growing Map of "Passed States" The first half of 2026 has brought monumental victories. We have successfully passed our Term Limits Convention resolution through both legislative chambers in Arizona and Kansas. These two critical wins add these states to our rapidly growing map of official "passed states," which alr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Introduces Housing and Preservation Enhancement Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the Ways & Means Committee, introduced the Housing Opportunities and Preservation Enhancement (HOPE) Act to create new tax incentives that encourage the renovation of older, existing rental properties to preserve them as affordable housing. "We were able to expand and make permanent the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit throug more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes new ethnomusicology faculty member Joshua Adewole Kerobo Kerobo begins his new appointment as Assistant Professor of Musicology this fall By Curt Whitacre, 513-556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Joshua Adewole Kerobo, PhD, as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Musicology/ Ethnomusicology. His faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026. Kerobo is a more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Celebrating 250 Years of Independence * As the UToledo community pauses to celebrate Independence Day, this Saturday marks a historic milestone: the 250th birthday of the United States. Wishing everyone in Rocket Nation a safe, festive and happy July Fourth weekend. *** Original text here: https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/07_02_2026/celebrating-250-years-of-independence more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Cleveland Clinic, a not-for-profit healthcare system in Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to finalize proposed regulations on electronic prior authorization for prescription drugs. The letter, signed by Melissa Myers, Vice President, Government Relations, supports CMS's initiative to require Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid managed care plans, State Medicaid Agencies, CHIP agencies, and issuers of Qualified Health Plans to integrate coverag more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Welcomes 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner to Washington, D.C. * Congressman Dave Taylor and high school artist Emma Spriggs with her winning piece, "Simple Joys" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) recently welcomed Emma Spriggs, the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Ohio's Second Congressional District, to Washington, D.C. A senior at Northwest High School in Scioto County, Emma was select more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * David Gius, MD, PhD, officially takes the helm as director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center By Ashley Duvelius, duvelian@ucmail.uc.edu After months of anticipation -- and months of preparation -- David Gius, MD, PhD, has officially arrived. Effective July 1, 2026, Gius assumes the role of director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, bringing a nationally recognized research portfolio, a deeply personal commitment to the communit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * One Year Later - Republicans' Toxic Plan that Gutted Medicaid and Raised Costs Drags Down GOP Senate Candidates One year after Donald Trump signed Republicans' toxic plan that has gutted health care and raised costs, the Republican Senate candidates who voted for it are facing sustained backlash from voters now living with the consequences. - From Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Maeve Coyle: " more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts. Made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, EDF has tallied several vital wins to rebuild supply chains, lower household energy bills, and strengthen U.S. energy and indus more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Faculty Alliance of Miami, AAUP-AFT Local 375, based in Oxford, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034). The alliance letter, signed by President Theresa Kulbaga, expressed worries that the rule would impair faculty members' ability to conduct vital research funded by federal grants. The letter highlights concerns about reducing independent expert involvement in grant reviews by introducing  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Employment of Children in Agriculture Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45 Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture With some exceptions, the minimum age for employment in agricultural occupations is  more PR

AKRON, Ohio, July 3 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy to Webcast Second Quarter Earnings Teleconference FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, July 28. These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29. A question-and-answer session will follow. Investors, customers and other interested parties are invited to liste more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 3 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Four Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers Four lawyers from Thompson Hine LLP have been selected to the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list. This exclusive honor recognizes the top 5% of outstanding lawyers in each state or region in more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Included in the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list:  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna (Fish) in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap Summary Company Announcement Date: July 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 02, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Product contains undeclared fish (tuna) Company Name: Gellert Global Group Brand Name: Fusia Product Description: Kimchi more PR

HAYS, Kansas, July 2 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * Heart of a Tiger: A scholarship, a calling, and a bright future * By Tisa Mason HAYS, Kan. - Meet Natalie Timbrook. Her college journey is full of hard work, big moves, and a strong passion for helping others. Natalie grew up in the small town of Ney, Ohio, but she decided to take a big leap. She started her college adventure at Colby Community College (CCC) in Kansas, with her sights set on transferring to Fort Hays State University (FHSU) to finish her d more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Herb Innovation Center to Host Professional Development Conference on AI in Education on July 30 * The University of Toledo will welcome educators to explore how to best integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms ranging from preschools to universities on Thursday, July 30. The Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education's Herb Innovation Center (THInC) will present the THInC Forum: Education in the Era of AI, encompassing hands-on work more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on Four Pieces Legislation to Strengthen the Safety and Cyber Security Reliability of American Energy Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 7257, the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act, H.R.7258, the Energy Emergency Lea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Report Exposes South Korea's Discriminatory Attacks on American-owned Businesses Today, the House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report titled, "Closed for Competition: South Korea's Discriminatory Attacks on American-owned Businesses." The report details South Korea's history of discriminatory treatment against American-owned businesses and the ways in which it has escalat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revision to the "Equal Access in Accordance with an Individual's Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs" rule. The organization submitted a public comment letter objecting to changes that would require programs receiving Community Planning and Development (CPD) assistance to categorize individuals by their sex assigned at birth for admission into singl more ST

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Cleveland.com: Trump policies have cost Ohio households thousands since January 2025, report finds * COLUMBUS, OH - New reporting is once again detailing the stark reality facing Ohio families as they have paid approximately "$2,175 more for gas, utilities and groceries and thousands of dollars more in health insurance premiums for those on the ACA marketplace since January 2025 due to federal policies enacted during President Donald Trump's second t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * ICYMI: For Trump Voters in Farm Country, Economic Uncertainty Plants Seeds of Discontent [National Journal] In case you missed it, new reporting from National Journal highlights how "over a year of economic strain on farmers is testing Republicans' dominance in agricultural communities" in must-win Senate races across the map, with farmers facing higher costs, chaotic tariffs, and elevated fuel prices as a result of the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The Moreno-Warren Nonstarter for Social Security: David McIntosh and Ken Blackwell In case you missed it, Club for Growth President David McIntosh and former Ohio State Treasurer and Secretary of State Ken Blackwell published an op-ed in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, criticizing Senators Bernie Moreno and Elizabeth Warren over their proposal to lift the payroll tax cap on Social Security. Moreno and Warren's plan would turn the pr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Tiny House Alliance USA based in Toledo Ohio has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission outlining concerns about the International Code Council's (ICC) market dominance and industry influence. The letter alleges that ICC operates as a vertically integrated monopoly controlling multiple aspects of the building standards and regulatory lifecycle. Founded through the merger of three code organizations, ICC develops model building codes used nationwide and internationally. Headquartered in  more ST

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 3 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jones Day's Aaron Agenbroad named a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by the Daily Journal Jones Day Partner-in-Charge of the San Francisco Office Aaron Agenbroad has been named a "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by the Daily Journal. The list recognizes California attorneys who specialize in labor and employment litigation and counseling. Mr. Agenbroad is a leading labor and employment lawyer who guides major clients through their most significant challeng more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 3 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Lipscomb University's Bachelor of Arts program in animation ranks No. 13 in the nation and top in Tennessee for the fifth consecutive year University also recognized among nation's top private animation programs as it connects students with industry professionals and real-world career opportunities Kim Chaudoin Lipscomb University's animation program has once again been recognized nationally as one of the best in the country. For the fifth consecutive yea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Lobsters and Ribeyes: Mike Carey's Grand 4th of July Vacation? * Is Carey "okay with the increase in fuel [prices]" as his fellow Republican Troy Nehls said? While Ohio families grapple with record-high cost of groceries increasing the price of their 4th of July celebrations by nearly 10%, Mike Carey and his fellow House Republicans are getting a head start on their taxpayer funded vacations, complete with "big lobster tails" an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the association's strategic priorities and advocacy efforts over more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Association of College Stores, Oberlin, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) expressing strong opposition to the agency's Interim Final Rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. NACS represents campus stores across the United States and highlights the burden that excessive bank swipe fees place on students and retailers. NACS contends that swipe fees are a m more ST

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, July 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * NCGA Emphasizes USMCA Importance to Corn Growers, Calls for Renewal Author: Bryan Goodman The U.S. Trade Representative released a statement today saying officials from the United States, Mexico and Canada met to review the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and that the United States did not agree to renew the agreement in its current form. The agreement will remain in force as negotiations continue. July 1 is the d more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Nichols Appointed to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana Advisory Board * Taft Cincinnati attorney Trevor Nichols was recently appointed to the Southern Ohio Regional Advisory Board for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana (OKI). As a board member, Nichols will support regional efforts to advance the organization's mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses while deepening community engagement acr more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * No Wrong Door: Integrated Resilience Office Focuses on Access, Connection, and Resilience * Resilience is defined as the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties. At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, resilience is a key line of effort in building a ready and resilient force and installation. One way the installation supports that effort is through programs offered by the Integrated Resilience Office (IRO) more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 2 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State leadership academy aims to increase parental engagement in K-12 schools * A leadership academy based in The Ohio State University's College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) provides resources to parents to help them make a difference in their local schools and communities. EHE's Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center administers the Family Leaders for Ohio Schools Academy - open to individuals whose children are enrolled in a kindergarten-thro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council, and the Ohio Manufacturers' Association, submitted a public comment letter to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's draft request to remove Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3745-15-07, known as the air nuisance rule (ANR), from Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The letter details the rationale for removing the ANR, which was initially included in Ohio's SIP in error during the early 1970s. The trade associations concur with  more ST

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, July 3 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * PPG introduces enhanced formulation of PPG SELEMIX 7-159 Direct Pro 2K acrylic topcoat Delivers superior corrosion protection, application performance - PITTSBURGH - PPG (NYSE: PPG) today introduced an enhanced formulation of PPG SELEMIX(R) 7-159 Direct Pro 2K acrylic topcoat for the light industrial coatings market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The enhanced product addresses increased corrosion requirements in the direct-t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sykes Welcomes $1.5 Million EPA Grant for Stark Economic Development Board U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced a $1.5 million federal grant for the Stark Economic Development Board, which will support the acceleration of training local residents for environmental cleanup jobs while helping bring new life to old, contaminated sites. The funding comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Stark Economic Devel more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sykes, Scholten Lead Water Reservoir Transparency Act to Improve Water Resource Planning U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Hilary Scholten (MI-03), who serve together on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, have introduced a bill to protect and strengthen water resources in Ohio and across the country. The Water Reservoir Transparency Act would require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to assess how new  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, July 2 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Resilient, reliable, sustainable: Q-and-A with Vince Weatherstein, Miami's director of Energy Systems * Vince Weatherstein, director of energy systems at Miami University, joined Miami last fall. Since then, among other projects, he has overseen the completion of the Western Solar North and South arrays in the new Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park, and the completion of the North Geothermal project. Weatherstein in the North Geothermal Plant Prior to  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 2 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * SCDOT Advances Toward National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment for Accelerated Project Delivery With a mandate to accelerate project delivery from the General Assembly after Governor Henry McMaster signed the SCDOT Modernization Act, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) took the first step today to pursue National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment. With portions of the SC more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Shelenberger named associate dean for student success * Westminster College has promoted Jessica Shelenberger to associate dean for student success, recognizing her leadership in expanding academic support programs and creating innovative initiatives that help students thrive. Since becoming director of the Office of Academic Success in 2018, Shelenberger has overseen tutoring, academic coaching and learning workshops while expanding the Westminst more PR

HILLSBORO, Ohio, July 3 -- Southern State Community College issued the following news release: * * * Southern State Awarded AI Grant to Expand Student Success and Workforce Innovation Southern State Community College is the corecipient of a $100,000 grant being awarded by the "Implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competency into College Curriculum" project through the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) AI Integration in Community Colleges Grant Program. A consortial effort between Southern State and two other community colleges more PR

HILLSBORO, Ohio, July 3 -- Southern State Community College issued the following news release: * * * Southern State Community College Receives Maximum 10-year Reaffirmation of Accreditation by Higher Learning Commission Southern State Community College has received the maximum 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), confirming the institution's commitment to academic quality, continuous improvement, institutional effectiveness, federal compliance and student success. The HLC's Institutional Actions  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Talen Energy Corp., Allentown, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing detailed concerns and support regarding the agency's proposed amendments to coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. The letter addresses EPA's April 2026 proposal to amend the hazardous and solid waste management system, focusing on legacy CCR surface impoundments and the coal combustion residuals management unit (CCRMU) category. Talen, an independent power producer managing assets ac more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would establish an integrated, commonsense response to this harmful criminal trend.  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC lands $3.3M grant to study microplastics' effects on cardiovascular health Scientists discussed their research on a local news program By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu Microplastics are everywhere, including in the clothes we wear, the food we eat, the water we drink and even the air we breathe. A scientist at the University of Cincinnati has received a grant worth more than $3 million to study the effects of microplastics on the body a more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Certain weather patterns can trigger migraines UC research featured across US and in the UK By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu Certain weather patterns really do trigger migraine headaches -- and the incidence is more common in the Midwest. As WGN 9 in Chicago recently reported, researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified two specific weather patterns associated with an increased risk of headaches. An appr more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Educating more nurses to meet a growing demand for quality healthcare UC Nursing leadership speaks with Fox 19 By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu In a recent segment, Richard Prior, senior associate dean for academic operations and accreditation, spoke with Fox 19's Annie Elming about growing enrollment at the UC College of Nursing. The first-year undergraduate class for Fall 2026 is expected to increase to about 400 students -- that' more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * How to prevent social isolation at school UC expert talks to news magazine about ways UC prevents student loneliness By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu U.S. News & World Report highlighted the discovery by researchers at the University of Cincinnati that students who spend more time on social media are more likely to feel lonely. UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Professor Ashley L. Merianos and UC doc more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * What is neuro-symbolic AI? This powerful form of AI mixes awareness of sequences with logic By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu Neuro-symbolic AI combines the pattern recognition capabilities of deep learning neural networks with the logical reasoning of symbolic AI. The result is a smarter system of artificial intelligence that can draw insights from data while applying rules, facts and reasoning to reach reliable decisions. As organizations  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Board of Trustees Confers Emeritus Status on Nine Retired Faculty * The UToledo Board of Trustees approved nine retired faculty members for emeritus status during its June 2026 meeting. Conferred by the Board of Trustees, emeritus status is a distinction intended to honor the outstanding service of retired faculty members. "These nine distinguished faculty members have dedicated their careers to advancing the mission of The University of Toledo," s more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Health Pharmacy Residency Program Awarded Competitive National Grant * UToledo Health's PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program has received a $25,000 Residency Expansion Grant from the ASHP Foundation, a competitive national award that has funded only three programs per year in recent cycles, to support the addition of a new residency position. The expansion brings the institution's total to seven residents: four in acute care and now three in outpatient se more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Partners With BSVI for Campus Vending Services * The University of Toledo is partnering with the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) to provide vending services across Main Campus, with the transition taking place in phases throughout the summer. The transition began Wednesday, July 1, when BSVI assumed operation of beverage vending machines on Main Campus. Snack vending services will transition to BSVI by the beginning of August. T more PR